Chapter 104 The Second Stage Competition (2)
The next group of contestants are also from Country J.
I don’t know if it was fate or pure coincidence, but in the last round of competition, Kansai Man and SEXYcode appeared next to each other, and it was the same in this competition.
However, this time the Kansai man who drew the rainbow theme did not perform as amazingly as in the previous round.
I don’t know if it’s because the members didn’t practice enough or the songs were difficult, but they kept having problems on stage.
They either made mistakes in the dance moves or forgot the lyrics midway through, and even the lead singer broke his voice during the high notes at the end. This poor performance was a stark contrast to the wonderful performance of the previous round.
All the audience, including the fans of the Kansai man, were silent. The members who always greeted the audience with smiles also showed rare panic expressions this time.
In fact, the song hadn't been going smoothly since the beginning. Both the theme they chose and the less than two weeks of preparation time gave them little confidence.
But since you have participated in the show, you have to continue moving forward according to the process.
Naturally, the result of doing this anyway is not satisfactory.
The stage is so cruel. No matter how much effort you put in offstage, the final judgment is still made in those few short minutes on stage.
In the barrage, the fans of the Kansai man couldn't bear to look at his expression.
The members bowed deeply to the audience, and lead singer Yokohama Hiroshi, who had a broken voice, did not stand up for a long time. Seeing this, the other members could not help but wipe their tears with their backs to the camera.
In the audience, the fans of the Kansai man responded loudly in Japanese——
"It's okay to be a man"
The other competing groups who saw this scene couldn't help but sigh.
Only they themselves know how terrible it is to make a lot of mistakes on stage.
If it's just a minor mistake, you can still make up for it yourself, but if the mistake is too obvious, there is no way to remedy it. After all, the audience has sharp eyes.
Especially in a competition-like performance like this.
Even if fans can understand and indulge, passers-by will not.
Thinking of this, Min Zhengyu looked at Kim Hyun Jae beside him and saw that his expression was extremely serious.
He patted the other person's shoulder and comforted him: "We have practiced for so long, there will be no problem."
Kim Hyun-jae didn't say anything, just stared at the bass in his hand.
Is that really okay?
For this performance, they practiced guitar, bass, keyboard and drums for nearly half a month. But it was far from enough. As a rock band, they were completely unqualified.
After all, how could half a month's time possibly compare to that of a professional band?
To prevent the performance from being ruined, Brother Zaixi suggested hiring a professional band for live accompaniment. However, the band had only been used a few days ago, and they hadn't had much time to get used to it...
Thinking of the Kansai man who made a lot of mistakes on the stage just now, Kim Hyun-jae couldn't help but worry about the next performance.
"Don't overthink it."
Wen Xiuyi, the drummer, put his arm around his shoulder and said, "We have no way out now, right?"
"There's no way out, so I have to go ahead."
On the side, Lin Minhe, who was in charge of the keyboard, took over the conversation.
Li Jae Hee smiled and said, "If things really don't work out, we still have a professional band to back us up. What are we afraid of?"
"You know, sound is our greatest weapon."
Seeing that the brothers in the team were so open-minded, Kim Hyun Jae was stunned for a moment and nodded slightly: "Yeah!"
Because the Kansai man had just experienced a serious mistake, fans began to get nervous about the next LEVELUP to perform.
After all, the theme of their performance this time was rock, so the members had to temporarily learn a series of instruments such as guitar and bass.
They had only been learning for less than half a month, and they were singing brand new songs, so fans couldn't help but worry for the members.
So when LEVELUP came on stage, many fans at the scene cheered for them in Korean.
In order to fit in with the theme of rock music, this time their performance attire changed from the orthodox suit uniforms of the past to very casual rock-style T-shirts and jeans.
The members also wore various metal jewelry, rivets, leather, and beanies, completely different from the impression they gave the audience when they first appeared.
[Wow, our little upgrade is trending now.]
[You know what, this outfit actually looks pretty good.]
[Even though he’s dressed so cool, our Hyun Jae still has a kitten-like, fierce vibe (doge)]
[Kim Hyun-jae: (Sunglasses) I'm cool.]
[Kim Hyun Jae: I put a lot of hair wax in my pocket and I don’t love anyone.]
[Hahahaha, you guys are toxic!]
Because LEVELUP's stage persona was different from his usual ones, fans started to make memes about him. It wasn't until the interview ended and the stage officially began that the comments in the livestream room began to return to normal.
LEVELUP receives traditional K-pop trainee training methods, and because the company's management is relatively strict, they always give people the impression of being well-behaved top students.
This also makes the audience wonder, can they really master rock music?
Knowing that they only started playing these instruments two weeks before this round of performances is even more worrying. Will LEVELUP also suffer the same setback as the Kansai boy?
Just when the audience didn't have high expectations for their performance, LEVELUP shocked everyone with their strength.
Then, from the stage came the roar of an electric guitar like an engine, and Min Zhengyu stepped on the pedal to open the performance with an unexpected solo.
Then, bass, keyboard, drums, and electric guitar all came on stage, and the passion of rock and roll suddenly burst out on the stage!
As the group's lead vocalist, Lee Jae-hee perfectly established the song's rock-inspired style with his first line. His powerful voice, like a heavy sword, shattered the silence and instantly ignited the audience's enthusiasm.
The voice of Kim Hyun-jae, another main vocalist in the group, is like a metal blade flying through the air, emitting a vibrating buzzing sound in this heated chaos.
The passion and destructive power of rock music rushed towards the audience like a huge wave, swallowing up everyone watching the performance!
[Oh my god! This is so shocking!]
I didn’t expect LEVELUP to be so exciting when it comes to rock music. So cool!
[They can play so well after only learning for less than half a month, they must be geniuses!]
[Lee Jae Hee sang well! Kim Hyun Jae sang well!]
[LEVELUP is the best!]
For a moment, the audience both at the scene and in the live broadcast room were all excited.
At that moment, the remaining two teams, yet to go on stage, were watching the live performance on the big screen in the lounge. The immense energy displayed by the LEVELUP stage thrilled everyone, but also made them wary.
This is a formidable opponent.
Even though they had no confidence before because they drew the rock theme, but when it came to the actual performance, everyone was in top form and there was no sign of any distress from practicing their instruments before.
Looking at the boy playing the guitar on the stage with high spirits, Mo Bei raised his eyebrows slightly.
Isn't this played very well?
The strength of their opponents also ignited the fighting spirit of the Originore members. After all, they had been practicing day and night to prepare for this new song. Now that the stage had finally arrived, everyone was eager to perform.
In fact, it’s not just the members who are working hard, the fans are too.
The group’s cheering messages began to appear on the barrage.
After the host Zeng Yu called out Originore's name, screams from the audience erupted like a tidal wave.
Originore's theme was "Explosion." While it's understandable, it's a broad theme. After all, many boy bands release dance music in this style.
Therefore, how to accurately address the topic and express it perfectly becomes a problem that members need to consider.
Their encounter with the song "Fire" gave them an idea of how to solve the problem.
Different from the energetic rock music performed by LEVELUP, the song "Fire" is a pure dance song.
Fire, snare drum, bass, electric guitar. These elements form the foundation of this song.
The moment the music started, the fans in the audience gave their most enthusiastic screams without hesitation.
Sun Pei Ni's position is in the VIP area with the best view. It is only about 5 meters away from the stage, and she can see the members' movements, expressions and stage effects very clearly.
It was also because of this that when Jiang Mo Nan used a loud and crisp high note to bring the atmosphere of the song to a climax and dazzling flames burst out around the stage, she was completely stunned.
Immediately afterwards, a strong throbbing began in the chest.
My heart was pounding, and a surge of emotions rushed out.
Without any hesitation, this time, even she, who was socially anxious, started to raise the cheering banners in her hands and shouted the group's cheering slogans at the top of her lungs along with the other audience members around her.
[Oh my god, Jiang Mo Nan is so amazing! The perfection of the high notes, this level is worthy of the position of lead singer!]
[Yes, he sings and dances so vigorously, it's like he doesn't need to breathe.]
[Anyone who has watched "Youth Project" knows that Jiang Mo Nan has always been very strong.]
[From the first round of rankings to the end of the competition, Jiang Mo Nan's strength needs no further explanation (sunglasses)]
The excellence of Originore's stage is not only achieved by the center, but is the result of the joint efforts of all members.
Whether it is the dancebreak of Sheng Yanyu, Xu Tingchuan and Zhong Gaoyi, the fast-paced rap of Zheng Xingye and Tao Xiaotie, the handsome duo of Lei Lie and Bai Li, or the high-pitched singing of Yi Chuheng, Cui Junxi and Mo Bei.
Wonderful highlights appeared one after another, pushing the atmosphere to its climax.
Before Originore took the stage, many people thought that with LEVELUP's explosive rock music as a precedent, it would be difficult for their performance to surpass the former.
But now the cheers from the audience have proven that Originore is not afraid of any opponent at all.
After the song ended, the audience was still immersed in the afterglow of the explosive stage.
But soon, the audience's attention was drawn to Freez who came on stage next.
Freez drew a literary theme this time. To suit the performance, the members ditched their usual trendy, dark-themed looks for crisp white shirts and khaki slacks. Kwon Minwoo even donned a pair of thin-framed plain glasses, giving him a youthful, artistic vibe.
For a moment, Kwon Minwoo's fans and passers-by raised their mobile phones and took pictures frantically.
The happiness of a beauty lover is so simple and unpretentious.
Due to the limitation of the subject matter, Freez did not perform singing and dancing this time, but sang an R&B lyrical song.
This song was written by team leader Song Kanghe in five days.
However, ballads are not Freez's forte, so this performance was a bit mediocre. Although there were no faults to be found, it also lacked highlights.
After all six groups finished their performances, the most exciting voting session began.
Similar to the process of the first round of performances, there will be a guest commentary session before the vote rankings are announced.
This time, the guests invited by the program team are neither singers nor idols, but actors.
And he is not just a third or fourth-tier actor, but a best actor and best actress!
Looking at the serious yet familiar face on the big screen, Mo Bei fell silent.
So, did Xu Hexuan discuss this with Lian Cheng in advance?
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